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Is it possible to have multiple windows installs on one hard drive, and then during boot up, decide which one you would like to use?
Originally posted by: Blain
If you're asking those types of questions, you shouldn't be considering dual or multi-boot setups at this time.
BTW, Different boot OS MUST be installed on different partitions.
This topic should have been posted in the "Operating Systems" forum rather than "General Hardware".
Originally posted by: Ilikepiedoyou
Is it possible to have multiple windows installs on one hard drive, and then during boot up, decide which one you would like to use?
Originally posted by: FreshPrince
what is your reason to dual boot? once you figure that out, then see if vmware can help you out.
"...at this time"Originally posted by: HOOfan 1
Originally posted by: Blain
If you're asking those types of questions, you shouldn't be considering dual or multi-boot setups at this time.
IMO that is like telling someone they shouldn't be thinking about building themselves if they ask which slots to stick their memory in. If he doesn't ask the questions, then how will he learn?
Originally posted by: Blain
If you're asking those types of questions, you shouldn't be considering dual or multi-boot setups at this time.
BTW, Different boot OS MUST be installed on different partitions.
This topic should have been posted in the "Operating Systems" forum rather than "General Hardware".
Originally posted by: Ilikepiedoyou
Thanks for all the help guys, I was planning on installing two versions of xp. I currently have a version of xp installed which is not as stable as it used to be. It seems once a year I reinstall my operating system and the machine runs quickly an reliably. Currently my computer has started having issues with certain applications freezing, I don't know why. I believe that running certain applications such as limewire is causing the problem.
Whenever I reinstall my operating system there is usually a period that last up to about a month where I will sit down on my machine and realize ohh this particular piece of software I hadn't reinstalled, and it can be quiet a pain. My hope was that I could install a fresh version of xp, and I could switch between the two just incase I really need to do something and I don't have the time to install whatever I am looking for. Does this make any sense?
Also, I have a few extra unused hard drives to good size and speed, would it make things easier to install two versions on two separate hard drives? Could I still retain the ability to switch between them when I turn the machine on?